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Hand Problems

Just like orthopedic surgeons, all plastic surgeons train in the surgery of the hand. In fact, historically, the origins of hand surgery involved more plastic surgeons than orthopedic surgeons, but over time, orthopedic surgeons have surpassed plastic surgeons in number in the USA. Some plastic surgeons and some orthopedic surgeons choose to specialize and focus on hand surgery. Not all plastic surgeons and orthopedic surgeons specialize in hand surgery.